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"Commandos 2: Men of Courage" is a tactical action/strategy warfare game set during WWII, where players control an elite group of commandos in mission-based objectives. The game features a new 3D engine, enabling 360-degree environment interaction and seamless movement in/out of buildings, submarines, planes, and underwater. The game supports single-player, 2-player multiplayer, and co-op modes, with an intriguing story, perfected game mechanics, and compelling music.

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  • PC
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 2
  • Xbox

Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 880 reviews
story30 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a nostalgic classic that offers deep tactical gameplay and a variety of ways to complete missions.
  • The game features excellent map design, engaging characters, and a memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Despite its age, the game still holds up well and provides a challenging experience for both new and returning players.
  • The game has significant compatibility issues with modern operating systems like Windows 10/11, making it difficult to run without extensive troubleshooting.
  • Many players find the controls and user interface to be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Frequent crashes and bugs, especially during saving and loading, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story164 mentions

    The story of the game is set during World War II, where players control an elite group of commandos tasked with completing a variety of challenging missions against Axis forces. Reviewers praise the engaging narrative and the diverse, well-designed missions that offer multiple strategies for completion, enhancing replayability. However, some players have noted technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The story and the missions are very engrossing.”
    • “The characters, the WWII environment, the missions, the music all make this game timeless.”
    • “The story is wonderful and the music is amazing!”
    • “The one negative thing I have to say about this game is that it simply has a limited amount of missions.”
    • “I recommend playing it last, as the length of the missions and the complexity of the controls makes it incredibly inaccessible, though the forgiving nature of the missions makes it more of a concentration endurance run than a complex set of calculations.”
    • “In Windows 7, the game crashes frequently in certain points of the missions, making it unplayable (just google the problems that many people report).”
  • gameplay80 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its depth, strategic mechanics, and historical setting, while others criticize its outdated controls and lack of clear tutorials. Players appreciate the variety of character abilities and mission designs, which offer multiple approaches to challenges, but some find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating due to bugs and clunky mechanics. Overall, it is considered a classic with engaging gameplay that rewards strategic thinking, despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “Brilliant challenging gameplay tactics, so many ways to go about a level with so many different character abilities and interactive variety overall 🤓”
    • “Best commandos game out of the 3 iterations because the game engine is really deep and highly advanced for its time, has many soldier, camera and world controls and interactions to tinker with, it looks great, has immersive gameplay and mechanics, has building interior support and full 360 degrees rotating isometric perspective which combined with the aesthetics audio and visually really make for an immersive, realistic, highly atmospheric and overall excellent gaming experience where by completing missions you truly get a sense of achievement and can train yourself to become really good strategically.”
    • “It's a must-play tactics game, and a genre-defining example of intelligent gameplay and design.”
    • “I was able to play around in the first level, but the graphics, the controls, the gameplay, everything is just not enjoyable.”
    • “Absolutely no explanation how gameplay is supposed to work in the 'tutorial'.”
    • “The animation skips itself makes the game a joke to play, so much so that I often wonder if it's an intended mechanic.”
  • graphics78 mentions

    The graphics of Commandos 2 are often praised for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, especially considering the game's age, with many players noting that they still hold up well today despite some low-resolution limitations. While some reviews mention issues with model rendering and pixelation, the overall aesthetic and immersive environments contribute positively to the gameplay experience. However, there are also criticisms regarding outdated graphics and control schemes, indicating a mixed reception among players.

    • “The details in the graphics, the incredible scope of most of the maps, the attention to detail, and the music score are truly impressive.”
    • “The graphics are just beautiful; I often stopped playing just to admire the beautifully crafted levels.”
    • “In terms of graphics, it still holds up after all these years. Each character is small on the screen but quite detailed, and the environments are so beautiful and well-crafted.”
    • “The graphics are bad, very bad.”
    • “Weird controls and bad graphics, and the HD mods make it impossible to save the game; it just crashes.”
    • “So many bugs, poor graphics, and poor animations.”
  • music41 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised as outstanding, with many reviewers calling it a legendary soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate its ability to evoke nostalgia and create an immersive atmosphere, often highlighting it as one of the best aspects of the game. While some criticisms exist regarding specific elements like voice acting, the music consistently receives high marks for its quality and impact on gameplay.

    • “The music alone sells it.”
    • “Such a masterpiece, a beautiful game with outstanding music.”
    • “The level variety, and enemy variety are amazing, with tactics unlimited, as well the music is sublime, unique to each level, and keeps the tone and gravity of the high stakes game of warfightering.”
    • “Direct music: 0/5 (retail)”
    • “I can't do anything in the tutorial except listen to terrible music on loop.”
    • “Annoying music and voices.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, including main menu issues, freezing, and unresponsive elements. Many players note that it feels like a "buggy mess," with a lack of updates from developers and compatibility problems on newer systems. Overall, the game suffers from significant technical flaws that detract from the experience.

    • “Technically, the game still has all those glitchy main menu transitions (seizure warning for glitchy resolution changes and slow down, it's like the main menu is made by an entirely separate developing tool, like the main menu is made by Blender and the game by Unity) just like the original games. As far as my memory helps, it has original glitches of the games such as enemy soldiers getting stuck in chairs and becoming unselectable.”
    • “It's a buggy mess and it has been completely abandoned by the devs. As I'm writing this, the last patch was more than a year ago.”
    • “And worst of all, this version on Steam is buggy as hell; the view flickers from time to time, often leading to a complete freeze.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and realistic qualities, enhanced by advanced graphics and a deep game engine. Players appreciate the variety of settings and missions, as well as the engaging audio-visual elements that contribute to a highly atmospheric experience. Overall, it is regarded as a classic in the tactical genre, offering a compelling blend of nostalgia and strategic gameplay.

    • “Best commandos game out of the 3 iterations because the game engine is really deep and highly advanced for its time, has many soldier, camera and world controls and interactions to tinker with, it looks great, has immersive gameplay and mechanics, has building interior support and full 360 degrees rotating isometric perspective which combined with the aesthetics, audio and visuals really make for an immersive, realistic, highly atmospheric and overall excellent gaming experience where by completing missions you truly get a sense of achievement and can train yourself to become really good strategically.”
    • “Even in this day it is superior to every other title in this genre (including the recent Shadow Tactics) in terms of graphics, detail, atmosphere, tactics and replayability despite its outdated engine.”
    • “A classic, atmospheric, tactical legend that brings back memories.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    The game offers exceptional replayability due to its flexible play styles and multiple mission-solving approaches, allowing players to tackle challenges in various ways. Bonus missions further enhance this aspect, encouraging thorough exploration and mastery of levels. Overall, it stands out in its genre for its engaging gameplay and high replay value.

    • “Very rarely will this game limit you to a certain play style, which makes it very replayable as well.”
    • “The missions are completely replayable too... it's completely up to you how you go about each and every mission... steal a tank or car and do whatever... it is completely awesome!”
    • “Even in this day, it is superior to every other title in this genre (including the recent Shadow Tactics) in terms of graphics, detail, atmosphere, tactics, and replayability despite its outdated engine.”
    • “It's challenging and rewarding, and there are many ways to solve the missions, adding to the replay value.”
    • “The missions are completely replayable too... not like the first Commandos where there was pretty much only one way to go about things like a puzzle piece... you can do things in any order you want... it's completely up to you how you go about each and every mission... steal a tank or car and do whatever... it is completely awesome!”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The optimization of Moc2 HD Remastered is a mixed bag; while some users report it is not well-optimized for newer machines, others find it runs smoothly without performance issues at lower resolutions. Players may need to exercise patience and strategic thinking to navigate both in-game challenges and optimization hurdles. Overall, anticipation for improved optimization in the upcoming release remains high.

    • “So far it does not cause any performance problems.”
    • “Had to run that on 1024x768 with no HD textures and optimization.”
    • “It is not optimized for newer machines.”
    • “Had to run that on 1024x768 with no HD textures due to optimization issues.”
    • “If you have patience and are willing to think your way through problems (both strategically in the game and issues with optimization), then this is an absolute gem of a game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly criticizing the repetitive tasks and poorly designed tutorials. However, they appreciate the map design and artistic elements, suggesting that the grind detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience.

    • “It's very grindy and tedious, but the map design and the painting are awesome.”
    • “Don't even bother killing 50 soldiers one by one in a tedious way.”
    • “The first level is a tedious stealth level and the tutorials are horrible.”
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Play time

50hMedian play time
38hAverage play time
21hMain story
32hCompletionist
14-62hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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